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Tai Chi Classes in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles has 13 tai chi classes — including 1 with senior classes, 8 beginner-friendly, and 4 with a Tai Chi for Arthritis program. Every listing is ranked by what students say (Google rating weighted by review count) and shows live open-now hours and the styles and programs each studio offers, so you can find a class and get started. All ages and abilities welcome — you don't need to be fit, flexible, or experienced to begin.
Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi
5 ★★★★★ 113 reviews
🤲 Tai Chi for Arthritis & fall prevention — check their schedule
Yoga studio offering a range of classes including meditation, tai chi, and qigong, plus workshops and retreats.
School of Martial Arts-West LA
5 ★★★★★ 36 reviews
🤲 Tai Chi for Arthritis & fall prevention — check their schedule
Chen Bing Taiji Academy USA
4.9 ★★★★★ 38 reviews
🤲 Tai Chi for Arthritis & fall prevention — check their schedule
Straightforward martial arts studio specializing in Chenjiagou Tai Chi & its 25 disciplines.
Shaolin Wushu Center
5 ★★★★★ 18 reviews
Shaolin Training Center
5 ★★★★★ 8 reviews
Ting Jin Tai Chi & Healing
5 ★★★★★ 5 reviews
🤲 Tai Chi for Arthritis & fall prevention — check their schedule
Tenshin-Kai Taichi & Karate
2.7 ★★★☆☆ 21 reviews
🌳 Free or donation-based community class — check their site
Be Like Water Tai Chi
5 ★★★★★ 3 reviews
🌳 Free or donation-based community class — check their site
Green Frog Tai Chi
5 ★★★★★ 2 reviews
🌳 Free or donation-based community class — check their site
Tc Society Tai Chi
Good to know in Los Angeles
4 of the 13 studios with posted hours are open on Sundays.
For a certified instructor or a recognized health program (think Tai Chi for Arthritis or the Tai Chi for Health Institute's Paul Lam programs), students point to Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi, School of Martial Arts-West LA, Chen Bing Taiji Academy USA, Shaolin Wushu Center, and 5 more.
Tai Chi for Arthritis & balance in Los Angeles
These studios offer a Tai Chi for Arthritis or fall-prevention program — gentle, low-impact routines designed to be easy on the joints and to build balance. Check each studio's schedule for class times.
- Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi ★★★★★ 5 (113)
- School of Martial Arts-West LA ★★★★★ 5 (36)
- Chen Bing Taiji Academy USA ★★★★★ 4.9 (38)
New to tai chi?
These studios are called out by students as welcoming to beginners — go at your own pace, ask questions, and know that you learn a short form slowly with no pressure to keep up. Everyone in the room started with a first class.
- Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi ★★★★★ 5 (113)
- School of Martial Arts-West LA ★★★★★ 5 (36)
- Chen Bing Taiji Academy USA ★★★★★ 4.9 (38)
Tai chi for seniors in Los Angeles
This studio runs classes geared to older adults — gentle, low-impact movement focused on balance, leg strength, and fall prevention. Check each studio's schedule for class times, and whether they offer Silver Sneakers.
- School of Martial Arts-West LA ★★★★★ 5 (36)
Tai chi in Los Angeles: quick answers
- How much do tai chi classes cost in Los Angeles?
- Most Los Angeles studios don't post prices online. Tai chi is usually sold per class or as a monthly pass, and community, senior-center, parks, and Silver Sneakers classes are often free or low-cost, so you can often try tai chi without spending much — see our cost guide for typical price ranges.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start tai chi in Los Angeles?
- Yes. Tai chi welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit, flexible, or experienced first — the practice itself builds your balance and strength gently over time. 8 Los Angeles studios are highlighted by students as beginner-friendly. You learn a short form slowly, at your own pace, with no pressure to keep up — just wear loose, comfortable clothes and flat shoes.
- Are there tai chi classes for seniors in Los Angeles?
- Yes — 1 Los Angeles studio runs classes geared to older adults, focused on gentle, low-impact movement, balance, and fall prevention. Tai chi is one of the most senior-friendly forms of exercise there is; check each studio's schedule for class times.
- Is tai chi good for arthritis or balance in Los Angeles?
- 4 Los Angeles studios offer a Tai Chi for Arthritis or fall-prevention program — gentle routines shown in studies to help ease joint pain and improve balance, and the CDC recognizes tai chi as an evidence-based way to reduce fall risk. This is general information, not medical advice — check with your doctor before starting a new exercise program.